EU Parliament head berates "irresponsible" Merkel over Greek plight

Berlin

EU PARLIAMENT president Martin Schulz on Wednesday accused German Chancellor Angela Merkel of "irresponsible speculation" over suggestions that Greece may be allowed to exit the euro if the far-left wins elections this month.

"The irresponsible speculation and debate over the 'Grexit' (Greek exit from the eurozone) really isn't helping," Mr Schulz said in comments published by the Die Welt daily.